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part of the water shed was a steer a t least three-quarters of a mile from the water. Fearing that it might, however, in some way in time of flood find i t s way into the water supply, they made arrangements to have i t cremated. They also carefully examined that p a r t of the water shed that feeds the branch of t h e creek that comes down the gulch, together with the creek itself that comes from that direction, and they found no carcasses in that part of the creek, although they did find in the neighborhood of a deserted sheep camp that had evidently been vacant since the floods began, three dead sheep that in case of a hig flood might be washed into the creek. These they thoroughly cremated. They were also told of another animal which they examined and had cremated. This being all that they could either see o r hear o f , although besides exploring they made diligent inquiry, they returned home. Mr. P a r r y , after viewing the situation up t h e r e , was more than ever convinced of the benefits that will result from the forest reserve, if it i s ever p u t into effect. Sept. 1 5 , 1904.. .Mayor Middleton called the attention of the Council to t h e urgent necessity of completing the reservoir of the water system a n d , as i t was now empty, he thought it an appropriate time to repair the leakages. Matter of recommending a suitable person for City Sexton. Reported that they could secure the services of Mr. Horace Dover--the gentleman, being p r e s e n t , was asked to state what his terms were. He would perform the duties of said officer, keep the cemetery in reasonably good condition and the graves therein properly hilled up for a monthly salary of $15. Sept. 2 8 . 1904 ... The necessity of procuring a quantity of hose and a hosecart for use in cases of fire was brought u p . Committee was requested to interview the business firms of the City and, if possible, procure their assistance in securing the necessary material for protection from fire. Councilman W . H . Corry, in behalf of t h e Cedar City School Trustees, made application for the use of water through the City water mains for District School purposes-requested one tap and asked what water rates would be charged them. After some consideration it was decided to make a rate of $8 p e r annum to the School District. Oct. 3 . 1904.. .Complaint was made that unauthorized persons were tapping the City water mains and the necessity of appointing a Deputy Watermaster to protect the City's interests was recommended. On the motion of Councilman Corry, M r . Randall Jones was so appointed. On the motion of Councilman T . J. Jones, the Recorder was instructed to notify the Health Officer of Cedar City that the City would not assume any f u r t h e r hills contracted for fumigating private residences. Carried.

Includes biographies of the mayors of Cedar City and examples from the city minutes showing the events that took place under each administration. The three histories printed in the second section were written by three men at three different times in the history of Cedar City.

part of the water shed was a steer a t least three-quarters of a mile from the water. Fearing that it might, however, in some way in time of flood find i t s way into the water supply, they made arrangements to have i t cremated. They also carefully examined that p a r t of the water shed that feeds the branch of t h e creek that comes down the gulch, together with the creek itself that comes from that direction, and they found no carcasses in that part of the creek, although they did find in the neighborhood of a deserted sheep camp that had evidently been vacant since the floods began, three dead sheep that in case of a hig flood might be washed into the creek. These they thoroughly cremated. They were also told of another animal which they examined and had cremated. This being all that they could either see o r hear o f , although besides exploring they made diligent inquiry, they returned home. Mr. P a r r y , after viewing the situation up t h e r e , was more than ever convinced of the benefits that will result from the forest reserve, if it i s ever p u t into effect. Sept. 1 5 , 1904.. .Mayor Middleton called the attention of the Council to t h e urgent necessity of completing the reservoir of the water system a n d , as i t was now empty, he thought it an appropriate time to repair the leakages. Matter of recommending a suitable person for City Sexton. Reported that they could secure the services of Mr. Horace Dover--the gentleman, being p r e s e n t , was asked to state what his terms were. He would perform the duties of said officer, keep the cemetery in reasonably good condition and the graves therein properly hilled up for a monthly salary of $15. Sept. 2 8 . 1904 ... The necessity of procuring a quantity of hose and a hosecart for use in cases of fire was brought u p . Committee was requested to interview the business firms of the City and, if possible, procure their assistance in securing the necessary material for protection from fire. Councilman W . H . Corry, in behalf of t h e Cedar City School Trustees, made application for the use of water through the City water mains for District School purposes-requested one tap and asked what water rates would be charged them. After some consideration it was decided to make a rate of $8 p e r annum to the School District. Oct. 3 . 1904.. .Complaint was made that unauthorized persons were tapping the City water mains and the necessity of appointing a Deputy Watermaster to protect the City's interests was recommended. On the motion of Councilman Corry, M r . Randall Jones was so appointed. On the motion of Councilman T . J. Jones, the Recorder was instructed to notify the Health Officer of Cedar City that the City would not assume any f u r t h e r hills contracted for fumigating private residences. Carried.